Community Newspaper Group
New domestic violence support facility for Rockingham
Community Newspaper Group
A NEW domestic violence unit has been a timely addition to Rockingham after local services struggled to keep pace with demand. The Rockingham Kwinana Domestic Violence Unit will bring together a range of services for those in need in one place.

The West Australian
Rockingham Flames blow hot and cold
The West Australian
It was a tale of two comebacks at Mike Barnett Sports Complex last Friday night, with the Rockingham Flames women overturning an early deficit to defeat Cockburn while the men let a late lead slip. Helped by a 30-point effort from import D'Lesha Lloyd ...

The West Australian
Cladding at Rockingham General Hospital could be fire risk, set to ...
The West Australian
A section of cladding at Rockingham General Hospital will soon be replaced after they were found not to meet Australian standards.and more »

The West Australian
Rockingham City juniors part of the action at Chelsea vs Glory friendly
The West Australian
About 50 members of Rockingham City Football Club attended the Perth Glory v Chelsea friendly match at Optus Stadium last Monday, with junior players joining a parade around the field before kick-off. The club's head of Mini-Roos Lisa Manson accepted ...

The West Australian
Questions asked of City of Rockingham's grants to chamber
The West Australian
The City of Rockingham and Rockingham Kwinana Chamber of Commerce have defended the amount of grant funding the latter receives after a ratepayer query at last week's council meeting. Secret Harbour resident Briony Lopas used public question time ...

The West Australian
Rockingham City put on five-star show in win over UWA
The West Australian
Rockingham City welcomed a resurgent UWA side to Lark Hill on Saturday, knowing a three-goal win would place them top of the league at the end of round 15. In a 10-minute blitz in the first half, Rockingham found itself 3-0 up, thanks to goals from ...

The West Australian
Catalpa captain's descendant visits Rockingham memorial
The West Australian
One of the most exciting chapters in WA and Rockingham's colonial history continues to inspire people from around the world. The legacy of the Catalpa – the bold and daring mission in 1876 to liberate six Irish political prisoners on the American ...

Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham: woman avoids jail after assaulting two mums in front of their kids
Community Newspaper Group
A WOMAN who punched two mothers in front of their children then told police she did not give a 'f**k' was told by the Magistrate she would end up in prison if she did not behave. Bri'Anna Courtney Hamalainen pleaded guilty to common assault and assault ...

WHSV
Investigation ongoing after man held at gunpoint in Rockingham ...
WHSV
One man is in custody, but deputies are searching for other suspects after a man was held at gunpoint in a Rockingham County home Sunday night.
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Mandurah Mail
PFNL 2018: Rockingham hold off rampant Halls Head to take narrow win
Mandurah Mail
Rockingham bounced back to form when they fended off a fast-finishing Halls Head outfit at Hot Klobba Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Lightning came storming back into the contest after looking down and out at three quarter time, but fell agonisingly ...

Community Newspaper Group
City of Rockingham audited over credit card usage
Community Newspaper Group
THE City of Rockingham had 90 credit cards issued to staff and more than $1m credit card purchases were made in a nine month period, according to a Controls Over Corporate Credit Cards report. Auditor General Colin Murphy did an audit of eight local ...and more »

The West Australian
New Rockingham/Kwinana Domestic Violence Unit launched
The West Australian
A new Domestic Violence Unit was launched by Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter in Rockingham this morning. The Rockingham/Kwinana DVU is one of six new such units, building on 12 existing services across Australia, which work with a range of ...
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97.3 Coast FM
Police investigate report of firearm incident in Rockingham
97.3 Coast FM
Police are investigating reports of a firearm incident in Rockingham. According to a WA Police spokesperson, a driver of a vehicle saw a firearm being held by an occupant of another vehicle on Bell Street about 6.20pm on Sunday. Anyone with information ...

97.3 Coast FM
Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation to get underway
97.3 Coast FM
Stage one of the project is scheduled to get underway next week. An agreement between the City of Rockingham and civil engineering contractor Ertech will see the Rockingham foreshore project commence on July 30. This first stage of the Rockingham ...

Greensboro News & Record
Rescue EMT helps save man's life at Mayodan Walmart | Western ...
Greensboro News & Record
MAYODAN — A Madison-Rockingham Rescue Squad member and other emergency responders are being praised today after helping save the life of a Walmart ...and more »

The West Australian
Strikers back on track after defeating Rockingham
The West Australian
The South West Strikers atoned for a recent loss to keep up their bid for a Promotion One finals spot with a handy 4-1 victory over Rockingham at the Bunbury Hockey Stadium on Saturday. The Strikers took the lead in the fifth minute thanks to a goal by ...

Community Newspaper Group
Have your say on Rockingham's Community Plan Vision
Community Newspaper Group
THE City of Rockingham's Community Plan Vision Community Aspirations and Strategic Objectives (2019-2029) is now open for community consultation. Council endorsed the draft Community Plan at its monthly meeting on July 24, with residents encouraged ...

Community Newspaper Group
City of Rockingham clarifies artificial turf policy
Community Newspaper Group
THE City of Rockingham has moved to clarify confusion surrounding the use of artificial turf on social media. In 2012 the City of Rockingham voted not to support the use of contemporary synthetic turf products in public places such as road verges ...

The West Australian
City of Rockingham Mayor rejects accusations of bullying, accuses councillor of telling “untruths”
The West Australian
City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels has rejected accusations of bullying aimed at the City in the wake of an ongoing stoush with a councillor over their social media use. Just minutes into last night's council meeting, Mr Sammels invoked clause 3.6 ...
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Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham Mayor addresses social media 'mistruths'
Community Newspaper Group
MAYOR Barry Sammels moved to clarify what he said were mistruths circulating on social media earlier this month relating to councillors and acting chief executive Bob Jeans. Addressing a packed gallery at Tuesday's Council meeting, he exercised his ...
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Business News
Work to start on $15m Rockingham revamp
Business News
Civil engineering contractor Ertech has been chosen to deliver the first stage of the City of Rockingham's plans for a $15.7 million revitalisation of its foreshore precinct, with construction to start on Monday. To read more, please Login below or ...
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9news.com.au
Residents told to remove synthetic turf or be fined
9news.com.au
Some Perth residents have received letters from their council being told they have to tear up the synthetic turf on their verges or risk paying fine. Fines can be up to $5000 and additional $500 for each day it hasn't been removed. The Rockingham ...

Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham NDIS information session to give clarity to frustrated residents
Community Newspaper Group
A FRUSTRATED and worn out Rockingham woman is calling for transparency from the National Disability Insurance Agency call centre. With the scheme changing from a State-based to a national system, confusion surrounds how it will affect those already ...

Community Newspaper Group
Works to start on the Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation
Community Newspaper Group
STAGE one of the Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation is set to start on July 30. The City of Rockingham signed a construction agreement with civil engineering contractor Ertech. This first stage of the Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation ...

Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham Jobs and Skills Centre aims to keep it local
Community Newspaper Group
A DEDICATED Jobs and Skills Centre is keeping it local, by linking job seekers with local businesses. It supports employers to build a skilled workforce and create employment, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities. Through employer and jobseeker ...

The West Australian
Rockingham man warns over Facebook 'winnings' scam
The West Australian
A Rockingham man targeted by a Facebook fake friend scam has warned others to be wary. The man, who asked not to be named, said he received a message from the apparent account of a former colleague he had not spoken with in some time, telling him ...

The West Australian
Rockingham's Travers set for the NBA: Hire
The West Australian
Rockingham basketballer Luke Travers impressed at the recent NBA Academy Games and BA Prospects Camp in Canberra, and one prominent teammate is confident he is well equipped to make it to the top. Greg Hire, a three-time NBL champion with the ...

The West Australian
Rockingham Flames and Greg Hire put mental health at centre court
The West Australian
Rockingham Flames and star player Greg Hire will team up to give mental health issues the bounce on Friday night. The club has collaborated with Hire and his A Stitch in Time foundation, which provides mental health support for at-risk youth aged 12-25 ...

The West Australian
Rockingham Flames secure SBL play-off spot
The West Australian
The Rockingham Flames will feature in the men's and women's SBL play-offs after the men secured eighth spot with an 89-78 win over Lakeside Lightning at Mike Barnett Sports Complex on Friday night. The club split their four games over the weekend, with ...

Yahoo News
Rockingham council chops down tree memorial for teens
Yahoo News
Family and friends of two teenagers killed in a West Australian crash have been left devastated after the local council decided to chop down the tree at their ...and more »

Yahoo News
Devastation after council chops down tree memorial for two teens killed in crash
Yahoo News
Family and friends of two teenagers killed in a West Australian crash have been left devastated after the local council decided to chop down the tree at their roadside memorial without telling them. City of Rockingham mayor has apologised for the lack ...and more »

WHSV
1 dead after vehicle goes off mountainous road in Rockingham County
WHSV
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) -- One person had died and another was flown to the hospital after a car went off a mountainous road in Rockingham County on Friday night. According to 911 dispatchers, rescue teams responded to the crash along ...

97.3 Coast FM
Jobs and Skills Centre launches in Rockingham
97.3 Coast FM
Rockingham and surrounding suburban residents are the latest to benefit from a Jobs and Skills Centre. Premier Mark McGowan and Member for Baldivis Reece Whitby launched the new TAFE campus based jobs and skills centre in Rockingham on Friday.

The West Australian
Uber Eats launches in Rockingham area
The West Australian
Hungry Rockingham residents can now get the best restaurant-quality food without leaving their homes after meal delivery service Uber Eats launched in the area. Twenty local restaurants make up the initial launch of the online food ordering and ...

Community Newspaper Group
Uber Eats launches in Rockingham
Community Newspaper Group
UBER Eats launched in Rockingham today and Steel Tree restaurant was one of the first eateries to partner with the food delivery service. Steel Tree owner Clint Wilcox said he was stoked when he found out Uber Eats would launch in Rockingham. “I made ...and more »

The West Australian
Rockingham Mayor backs acting CEO Bob Jeans | The West ...
The West Australian
City of Rockingham Mayor Barry Sammels has backed acting chief executive Bob Jeans after residents raised questions about his performance in the wake of ...
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City of Rockingham Smartwatch busy patrolling during school holidays
Community Newspaper Group
THE City of Rockingham's community safety patrol service SmartWatch was busy patrolling local roads throughout the July school holidays. The City's SmartWatch service sees up to six patrol cars on the road at any given time, with a strong focus on ...
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Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham Mayor confirms the City doesn't oppose councillors' social media use
Community Newspaper Group
ROCKINGHAM Mayor Barry Sammels has confirmed the City doesn't oppose councillors using social media to interact with the community. There has been some media interest lately in the use of social media by councillors, and whether the City has a role in ...

The West Australian
Rockingham triathlon duo scale new heights in training
The West Australian
Rockingham Triathlon Club members Greg Manning and Natasha Pertwee are leaving no stone unturned in their preparation for this year's World Triathlon Age Group Championships on the Gold Coast in September. Manning has qualified to represent ...

97.3 Coast FM
Peel Growth Project launches in Mandurah and Rockingham
97.3 Coast FM
Eleven local governments have bound together to launch the GAPP campaign. The city of Mandurah and Rockingham have joined eight other local governments to launch the Growth Areas Perth and Peel campaign. The GAPP project will focus on the ...

Community Newspaper Group
Three Rockingham kids acknowledged at AJ Diamond Club Bravery Awards
Community Newspaper Group
THREE Rockingham residents were among 10 brave young people acknowledged by the Fremantle Dockers at the annual AJ Diamond Club Bravery Awards on July 13. Baldivis resident Lucas Graziani, Secret Harbour resident Nate Abbey and Warnbro ...

PerthNow
Rockingham councillor Matthew Whitfield 'warned over social media'
PerthNow
A PERTH councillor claims he is being victimised for speaking out on social media about a divisive $7500 ratepayer-funded send-off for a former chief executive. City of Rockingham councillor Matthew Whitfield said since raising concerns on Facebook ...

WAtoday
Rockingham tattoo parlour rammed with truck, set on fire
WAtoday
A Rockingham tattoo parlour was set on fire in the early hours of Thursday morning, after offenders rammed it with a stolen truck. Arson Squad investigators are seeking information about the blaze on the corner of Flinders Lane and Kent Street in ...
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PerthNow
Rockingham tattoo parlour damaged after reversing truck crash, fire
PerthNow
A TRUCK has been reversed into a Rockingham tattoo parlour at high speed, leaving the vehicle embedded deep in the building and a starting a fire. Several people are believed to have fled the scene of the crash, which occurred just at about 3.10am on ...
Arson Squad investigate Rockingham tattoo parlour truck crash, fireWAtoday
Fire guts Rockingham tattoo parlour97.3 Coast FM
Rockingham: fire causes $5000

Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham: man to appear in court over death of baby
Community Newspaper Group
A MAN will appear in Rockingham Magistrates Court today charged with manslaughter in relation to a crash that resulted in the death of a three-month-old baby boy. The 20-year-old was charged by Major Crash Investigators for allegedly driving recklessly ...and more »

Community Newspaper Group
Rockingham's new The Harbour Playground opens
Community Newspaper Group
THE CITY of Rockingham has opened The Harbour Playground on the Secret Harbour foreshore. Celebrations capped off a landmark moment for the City's latest infrastructure project on July 6. Construction on The Harbour Playground began in November ...

The West Australian
Rockingham teen shines at basketball World Cup
The West Australian
Rockingham teen Luke Travers has helped Australia to a sixth-place finish at the FIBA U-17 World Cup in Argentina. Travers, 16, played a starring role for Australia averaging 12.9 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.1 assists across seven games, helping his ...

The West Australian
Photos take Rockingham region to the world
The West Australian
Tourism Rockingham hopes to position the region as the top visitor destination in Perth through a showcase of stunning photography. In collaboration with Rockingham Visitor Centre, Tourism Rockingham has inspired community members to showcase an ...

Community Newspaper Group
Remarkable find as old threepence coin unearthed on Rockingham beach
Community Newspaper Group
ONE of those wintery storms that battered the region in the past few weeks left more than a lasting impression on Rockingham. The storms also left a very old coin – a 1926 threepence featuring the face of King George V – ripe for re-discovery. Keen ...